Salish Cliffs GC: #2
View from the 2nd tee at Salish Cliffs Golf Club
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4.3
216 Reviews (216)
5 Stars
124
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
86.4%
Recommend this course
194 out of 216 reviews
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4.3
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.7%
Recommend this course
12 out of 14 reviews
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4.3
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.7%
Recommend this course
12 out of 14 reviews
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Course Highlights
This course holds up impressively well even in challenging weather, maintaining strong conditions that keep it consistently worth playing. The well-regarded layout and smooth pace of play make it a reliable choice year-round.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7269 yards
Slope 140
Rating 75.2

Salish Cliffs Golf Club, part of the Little Creek Casino & Resort, is located 20 minutes from Olympia and is just a little over an hour from Seattle. When the course opened in 2011, it was named "Best New Course" by both Golfweek and GOLF Magazine. The dramatic landscape of the course travels up and down over 600 feet of hillside, providing panoramic views of Kamilche Valley. The golf course is covered in bentgrass turf more frequently found in tropical climate, but that is just one of Salish Cliffs' many unique amenities. Each hole offers a unique challenge. Though the fairways and large greens roll true, accuracy is essential or you'll be severely penalized for missing them. The course finishes on a positive note with an opportunity for a birdie if you favor the left side all the way.

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Course Details

Year Built 2011
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gene Bates (2011)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Salish Cliffs Golf Club Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Major credit cards are accepted.
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper Golf Attire Required (No denim, jeans, tank tops, bathing suits or workout attire. Collared shirts required for men, appropriate golf shirts for women.)

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

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Reviews

4.3
216 Reviews (216)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 23
Patio Dining 16
Brunch 13
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 43
Bunkers 38
Thick Rough 29
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 38
A Weekend Splurge 34
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 26
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 43
At a Resort 26

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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good test, lovely layout.

fair test, great layout. must drive it straight. greens rolled true 3 weeks after being punched.

there are birdies out there but also doubles and worse if youre waywsad off tee

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

Course is in great condition, greens a bit slow. Pace of play was great. Staff very friendly and helpful. This is a very challenging but fair course. We will be back to play it again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Challenging

This was my first time playing Salish Cliffs, which was recommended by a colleague who has golfed it several times in the past. The course is a great challenge with a lot of fantastic features that make it a fun round. The course condition was very good and I would rate the bunkers as being extremely well kept. The entire staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, providing help and direction at every turn. We had lunch afterwards and the weight staff were equally friendly and prompt. The food was very good. From beginning to end I would say this course is now in the top tier of my favorites, I will plan to play it again as soon as my schedule allows.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful scenery and plenty of challenge!

This is a fantastic course! It is beautifully maintained, challenging, has friendly staff and a nice practice area. The course was still a little soft, and the greens were overly slow due to recent aeration, but in another week or two, the greens should be outstanding. The distance between holes and all the hills make a cart necessary for all but the most fit golfers.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions explanation

Course conditions as far as bunkers, fairway and rough were immaculate. but.. the greens were some of the worst I’ve putted on for a course that nice. I’m aware they were aerated about 3-4 weeks ago but I’ve played here a few times and even when it’s the time of year where it’s supposed to be tip top shape the greens are extremely slow. I don’t understand why they just don’t try to make the greens somewhat fast, the rest of the course setup and condition doesn’t match up with those greens

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The fairways were waterlogged, and the greens were incredibly slow; given this condition, I have no desire to ever return. I felt the green fee was a complete waste of money.

Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best woodland course

It was an amazing experience a little soggy from rain ball the views from all the tee boxes was amazing

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Very soggy course right now.. being extra sockd because your feet are going to get soaked.,

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Winter golf

Was a rainy day, literally was the only one out there which was kinda awesome. Just like any course this time of year was quite soggy but the course was still in amazing shape all things considered. People who leave bad reviews about the COURSE when the weather is bad should review the COURSE not the conditions when you played. This course should never get anything less than 4 stars any time of year IMO.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!

Thoroughly enjoyed the round. Well laid out course, Nice mix of long, short, straight, bending left, right, downhill holes. Very beautiful surroundings.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ugly

No Marshall, group in front hit 18 balls a hole, fairways soggy, green unhealed after 30 days means over watered. Driving range ok but you couldn't see the short chipping hole- ouch.

If you want to play...go in May- August.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dan

My 3rd time playing here, it’s a very challenging layout but the upkeep of fairways and greens are top notch. Difficult course to score well but the lushness is something not seen much on a public layout. Great course, too bad I’m not a low handicap golfer if I was I would come to play here more often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play

Foursome ahead of us acted like they were PGA pro's (not!.) THE most aggravating part is that they were playing two balls each. After I had mentioned this to the marshall they stopped but then decided to play incredibly slow. A great 6 hour round thanks to the guys with matching shirts that are not that good. Watched one of them throw and iron across the fairway and yell and scream like a child throwing a fit. Very unimpressive.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great, but

Played thursday the 11th of Aug. Only real issue is you cannot hit range balls until 20 min from your tee time. So rush rush and you need atleast 5 minutes to drive to the first tee so do the math. No chipping green until by the first tee. Wasn't told about it so no chipping before the round. Got to the course an hr and a half early to really warm up, but didn't happen. No starter either like there used to be. Over watered around several sprinklers so actually a few mud spots as well as many spongy tee blocks. Great layout and greens though. Overall course is a 4+.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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